Loaded with Memory Seats in 1957

[@debbiebermudez5890]

Mr. B. Here ! My dad had 1956 Oldsmobile ! I remember these land yachts, what time to grow up , even with the short comings . Still the colors the models were great.👍🇺🇸🍸🚬🇺🇸🍔🍟🌭

[@lindarabe7593]

I'm eighty years old, so I remember when these cars were new. The '55 Olds in my opinion is the most beautiful car GM ever produced. just gorgeus. The Merc brings back a flood of very fond memories. My dad had a red anr white 57 Montclair we travelled many. many miles in. Thank you for bringing back so many.

[@The_R-n-I_Guy]

Dennis has the best job. Meet cool people, talk about cars, and drive cars like this!

[@MyClassicCarTV]

It sure beats working for a living! 🙂

[@aaronreedy2009]

Thanks for all of your contributions to automotive history Dennis!

[@aaronburratwood.6957]

The first car is absolutely beautiful. It’s so over the top.

[@mochiebellina8190]

The Merc is so ugly its still ugly and Im a lifelong Ford owner.

[@MyClassicCarTV]

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, and I love it!

[@craigchristian6617]

​@@MyClassicCarTV it definitely is......... so glad we had the opportunity to show you our 1959 mercury....... back in 2011 at slamology......... and cant wait till we can hopefully show you the next couple projects we have in the works.........

[@Rumpleskin]

​@@MyClassicCarTV I agree..but I love the Olds.

[@tandy5811]

@@mochiebellina8190 no one cares

[@unclerudy9797]

Two Beautiful Machines ! The 98 Holiday is just an amazing example !

[@dominickserignese8837]

I like how all the cars are maintained and run great.

[@darticulate8751]

55 Oldsmobile Holiday such an Elegant car, love it , in white too, Just Lovely!

[@dominickserignese8837]

I LOVE it when Dennis visits the NPD collection!

[@bondisteve3617]

Sensational! Thanks Mr. Dennis and all concerned. Fantastic.

[@peterhodges6684]

I have been going to shows for years, and have never seen a Turnpike Cruiser in person. Absolutely gorgeous !!

[@UncagedJDog89]

Interestingly, the first time I ever saw one of these was in Cuba. It was a red convertible!

[@Neil-ru7kw]

When I was 13/14 (1963/4) my girlfriends dad had 58 t/c convert . He'd take a bunch of us kids to Huntington Beach . What a boat ! 👍

[@radioguy1620]

Dreamier than the Dream cars. Merc dream cars were out there this one outdoes them. Glad to see it saved and preserved so well.

[@gumby3123]

Both beautiful cars I would drive them both"" all the fantastic fancy cars of the 50s and all the colors and two tones cars ❤

[@dukeallen432]

Thanks for making me feel normal. Beautiful cars. Like to see turnpike cruiser at speed. Great show.

[@JobyJoby-iw2wr]

Glad to see the clock is still working on the Mercury! I can imagine driving these to Miami, taking the Havana Ferry to Cuba and parking at my winter home in one of the numerous upscale gated communities that existed back in the 1950s.

[@terryeustice5399]

The Mercury Turnpike Cruiser is unique. And Dennis you got to drive it. And the Olds is gorgeous. Thanks for sharing! 👊💯

[@TomSpeaks-vw1zp]

I’m an Olds guy but I wouldn’t kick that Merc out of my garage 😂

[@samspace81]

Loved this, nothing like an American flagship luxury car from 1957 ❤

[@adrianmonk4440]

I never heard of National Parts Depot (4 locations), HQ & Auto Collection in Ocala FL, & V.P. Rick Scmidt until this presentation. Well done.

[@jeffreyyeater1780]

Absolutely real genuine America ! Our best era .

[@johndpoore9062]

I'm an Oldsmobile lover, my dad had a 53 rocket and I've owned an 85 delta 88 and a 1998 delta 88. I love everything about an Oldsmobile, a top of the line American made automobile. Thanks for the show. Jp from Indiana

[@dominickserignese8837]

It's great to hear the stories behind each car.

[@K-Effect]

Turnpike Cruiser is one of my favorite Mercury’s

[@juanpabloarena2724]

Speechless... Thanks for the ride!

[@davidkastin4240]

Magnificent cars. Thank you Rick and Dennis for the great video ❤

[@nb7466]

This show is right up there with motorweek. When I was a kid being a car lover there was only these two guys on tv untill Stacey's gears came on. I grew up with these guys.

[@danwaller5312]

Why can’t I find Motorweek on tv anymore

[@samspace81]

Yes ❤

[@missingremote4388]

​@Dan Waller motorweek is still yet on PBS television

[@danwaller5312]

@@missingremote4388 not on anymore in my area.

[@richardisner3671]

I just love that TURNPIKE CRUISER. The continental kit really sets it off.

[@scubatrucker6806]

Beautiful turnpike Cruiser ❤️🖤🤎🤍❤️🖤🤎🤍

[@SMR3663]

My brother owned a Turnpike Cruiser . I remember going to school in this thing . Just great memories. Thanks for the video

[@jamesr.epstein]

I remember that car when they were new. I'm 81years young. Thanks for the memories. My family became mercury owners.

[@TomSpeaks-vw1zp]

James.epst Right there with you at 82. A one color any car if that era is rare with exceptions of course. Those were the days my friend, when cars & girls were the center of our young lives . Both turned our heads.❤

[@richardkoerper1630]

I want to thank you for my memories, My first car was a 1951 Packard, I have also had a '68 Karmann Ghia Cabrio, 64 Barracuda, a Dodge O24. Dodge Mirada, drove my Grandfather 59 Bel Air 3 speed, a myriad of Saturns, still have my 2007 Saturn Ion 2, Also a few other cars. Enjoy your work. Thank You!

[@JoseRamos-kd9ig]

The colors back then were so slick💯🙏👍✌

[@fomfom9779]

Way back when...my father bought a black/white 1957 TP Cruiser sedan. He used it as his business car. It was not as loaded as the one in this video. We didn't get to ride in it very often as a family. But I remember some of the oddities. The vents up in the windshield, the push button transmission controls, and, of course, the power rear glass. And yes, having the windshield vents open, along with dropping the rear window a couple of inches, did allow fresh air to go through the cabin, without noise and buffeting at highway speeds.

[@terriecotham1567]

People 100 or 1000 years from now will still be looking at buying this car and others from the time It's possible some car's of today possible could be there 1000 years from now if they can fix All the computer control system's and the plastic has not cracked. Real car's. No plastic bumper covers. No plastic head lights to fogg up. Thanks for posting

[@Joseph-jq8ve]

What I like about these cars is that each one is unique in it's own way wether it's a certain feature or body style or both they're just really cool cars that are treasures that should be shared with everyone because u don't see them as often as u would back in the 50s loved seeing the mercury turnpike cruiser and the Oldsmobile

[@jaygatz4335]

Great combo. Gaudy and gorgeous - the Turnpike Cruiser is genuine eye candy! The Olds is sedate and gorgeous - GM always did a nice kick-up on the belt line. Both were ahead of their time in that the rear lights could be seen from the side.

[@onestepbeyond7240]

My Father was looking at a new black and white 1957 Turnpike Cruiser at Burdumy Lincoln Mercury, Upper Darby, Pa. Nelson Burdumy started to put his golf clubs in the Merc trunk and my father says: "where are you going with my car ?" Mr. Burdumy told his service people to "Get this car ready , this gentleman just bought it" The car was STUNNING !

[@marcvanbueren1395]

ABSOLUTELY AMAZING! THANK YOU

[@jonathan_nc]

When I was a kid, there was an all-black 57 Turnpike Cruiser next to an abandoned store in my community and I so wanted it, but never pursued it. One of my big regrets. Also my uncle was "an Oldsmobile man" and they had a 55 88 in the family for about 20 years. Others came and went, but that one, in blue and white, was their favorite. It was manual shift and I remember riding in it and my aunt shifting those gears with the ball on the end of the shift lever. Thanks for the trip back in time. Also the photography in your show is outstanding, as is Rick's commentary on both cars.

[@matrox]

We had a 55' Rocket 88 when I was a small kid. Definately takes me back to the late 50s and early 60s.

[@keithlenzner]

My first race car was a '57 Merc. Turnpike cruiser. Lots of wins. Nice driver, too.

[@jack002tuber]

The merc I can't stop seeing two harmonicas in the front and the back end. Neat car

[@josephconsoli4128]

Two great examples of '50's cars. Rolling art. One thing that we totally lost with cars of today that have all the appeal of a new home central A/C unit. I totally agree with keeping the proper tire. For me there's nothing worse than disproportionate tire/wheel size and steering wheel on a classic car.

[@be5952]

I agree. The one concession I would make is fitting appropriate *radial tires* to it. Their handling and safety characteristics are so far and away better than bias ply tires that I feel it would be worth it. And this especially if one drove it frequently.

[@brosefmcman8264]

These cars were built for what the consumer wanted. Today the cars are made to government standards

[@josephconsoli4128]

@@brosefmcman8264 Well put. You knew we were headed for "1984". Slowly but surely.

[@toddclark332]

Beautiful cars love the 235 with the dual carbs have a beautiful Saturday morning Dennis ❤

[@ramblerdave1339]

335 (typo?)

[@MyClassicCarTV]

Which was actually a 368 cui/335 hp.

[@wesalexander2693]

What a great review! Talk about the sublime and the ridiculous, that Turnpike Cruise is like a caricature of a 1950's car! I have never visited the NPD collection (we live in Citrus County, the next county over), but it looks phenomenal. I always enjoy Dennis Gage's reviews!

[@joelpierce3940]

This is Car Art! They have to be preserved!

[@HotRod-wv4vm]

Beautiful cars unlike the crap you get today. Not to mention the seats were very comfortable.

[@SimplyTakuma]

The Turnpike Cruiser is really a.... head turner!

[@lostbear53]

In 1970 I bought a wrecked 57 turnpike cruiser w/ 368 dual quad.. took the engine and replaced a 312 in a 62 galaxy with a 9 in 3.73 posi. Only Ford that ever outrun me was a 64 xl 427 side oiler....

[@kramnull8962]

I bet you'd just love to stumble upon the 312 about now....

[@radioguy1620]

cant imagine keeping those two holleys working perfectly. I counted one day and came up with 17 gaskets per carb. as a kid loved every minute of tuning them though.

[@glenn6583]

I would love to take that boat of a turnpike cruiser for a spin. What an unusual and fascinating automobile !

[@joeguzman3558]

Absolutely gorgeous car and the owner is One of the greatest man very very nice person

[@davidbrandenburg8029]

the old cars were works of art and had more class than most of the new cars combined!.

[@jameshutchins3396]

For me its the Oldsmobile. My grandfather had the 4 door in some kind of pinkish cream color. Love the front end on these too. Thank you for reviewing and sharing

[@pyrexmaniac]

The reverse-slant breezeway top was available on Mercurys through 1966. The breezeway rear window was available in 1967-68 but with a traditional forward-slant top...the window was inset and lowered only a couple inches. It was discontinued after the 1968 model year. Mercury did do a rather successful "throwback" to the upright top in the 1983-1990 Mercury Cougar, but without the opening rear window.

[@MrUltraworld]

It's beautifully restored and detailed.

[@badapple65]

What a daydream I now have to drive the turnpike cruiser from coast to coast.

[@glentavares7396]

My mother and father both had Black ones when i was a kid i would be hanging out the back window looking out the back and making faces at the cars behind me. lol i still have one shes my black beauty alot of memories love it.

[@patk8417]

With those antennas in the air intakes for the flow through ventilation it makes me think of, 'My Favorite Martian'.

[@ColinPrince]

That has to be the nicest Mercury that I've ever seen. It's looks sensational!

[@brianfarkas8172]

Thanks guys.

[@hendo337]

Just think, in 1958 Mercury was the first with 400hp from the 3x2bbl 430 MEL

[@Johnny53kgb-nsa]

Wow, what a beautiful car!

[@adrianmonk4440]

MY WORD, UNBELIEVABLE. TOTALLY PIMPED FROM THE FACTORY !!!

[@enriquelopez9124]

Awesome cars especially the one with memory seats, and some other goodies.

[@remo1366]

Lol,the old arch the starter with a screw driver trick,my Papa taught me to do it using a pair of pliers as well. Gorgeous Rocket.

[@paulwilton735]

My dad bought a 58 turnpike cruiser and drove from New York to California. Rear auto window push button transmission. Over the top!

[@peterruddick1952]

As a kid I absolutely loved both Olds and Mercs, to the point that I cut out the letters "Oldsmobile" and drew the "around the world" emblem and taped them to my little pedal car back in '54. This '55 Olds is gorgeous but my favorite '55 car was the Montclair... I liked the '57 T/C's but thought Mercs were too "stylized" after '56.

[@hendo337]

Lincoln Y-block, only factory gas V8 with a taller deck was the Medium and Heavy Duty truck 401/477/534 Super Duty V8.

[@richcoleman469]

We had a 55 Olds when I turned 16. The first week I had my license I ran into the bach of a truck and broke the headlight and the map in the center of the hood. Thought my Dad would kill me, but he took it in stride. I did the repair and it was a great car.

[@MrSimplyfantabulous]

I think that Mercury would attract more attention nowadays than an ice cream truck crossing paths with a pack of Cub Scouts.

[@MyClassicCarTV]

🤣🤣🤣

[@jimmycricket5366]

It's stunning!

[@amandab.recondwith8006]

The Mercury is pure MADNESS! Like the designers dropped acid before drawing it up!

[@HeavyChevy]

The Mercury is definitely a pimp mobile, the Oldsmobile is a really beautiful cruiser.

[@davidhigby3607]

My old man had a 57 Monterey from new. Red and white 2 door hardtop. He also had a '49 Merc from new before that. In 1965 bought a new '65 Monterey with Breezeway. Also after those '72 Grand Marquis 429 car, 74 GM Brogham, 460 car. Last owned, '77 2-door, Grnd Marquis Landau, triple red, 460 car.

[@jazzjokesjalopies]

The Olds is a gem. Wow.

[@65oh7]

So familiar, my dad has a '58 Park Lane. He's had to stop people confusing it for a Turnpike Cruiser for 25 years now lol

[@wanaraz]

O My Gawd those cars are beautiful.

[@firstnlastnamethe3rd771]

The Oldsmobile's white on whitewalls looks beautiful.

[@daryllect6659]

Many Turnpike Cruisers were used up in destruction derbies. That car is awesome!

[@tbamagic]

The King of Gorp! that Merc gasp

[@davescrimshaw7781]

The Breezeway looked like that through 1966 (we had one of those too), and a partial breezeway was in 1967.

[@edsteward7717]

Absolutely beautiful cars! I wanted to look in both those trunks though. I'm sure 3 people could easily fit in each.

[@sabba_dabba8649]

Thanks for sharing

[@michaelfred8848]

I remember our 37 Chevy that we traded in for a 47 and 10 years later we traded it for a 57 mercury and had to lengthen the garage to accommodate the extra length. I loved all those cars more than any cars since 😂

[@janjulien8502]

so cool. i always love it when you do npd cars and Ricks let's you ride in em

[@matrox]

Engine turn was popular dash trim from the 50s to the 70s. GM used it quite a bit also. I remember the 1970s Firebirds having it.

[@randyrobey5643]

If I could walk out of my door every day and climb into a car like this, I couldn't help but be in a good mood.

[@mikepoteet1443]

The turnpike cruiser, is just....WOW!!!!

[@robertdryburgh1457]

Absolutely beautiful Turnpike Cruiser. For me, better without the rear "swim platfotm"

[@MusicAuthority-b9r]

That Mercury is out of this world. one hell of alot of steel mashed together. it has to be extremely heavy. so much attention to detail what a tank. it's definitely a circus ride. that Oldsmobile is a lot more sane when compared to the insane craziness of the Mercury. and the Olds rocket 88 was a really well known car in the fifties. they definitely left their mark on the automotive world. too bad GM dropped that nameplate. it's one they should have kept.

[@billbright1755]

Life’s a Holiday on Primrose Lane. That Olds is an amazing Time Machine. Obviously an elegant lady’s automobile.

[@BurtSampson]

I'd love to live in the era when cars like these are what were populating our roads.

[@missingremote4388]

Or any suburban/ factory tint ( windows ) only

[@pashakdescilly7517]

Yesterday I watched a video about the 1956 Mercury XM Turnpike Cruiser show car. This 1957 production car has a number of design ideas and details clearly from that show car, such as the white side flashes morphing into rear lights. The roll down rear window is a clear development on from that car.

[@troynov1965]

That Merc is wild but that Olds is SWEEEEEEETTTTTTTTT

[@sll-tt6bj]

Rolling art

[@alinadeem8104]

Gentlemen, No 1961 CHEVY Belair in show,, Whereas your show Fantastic, Great

[@alinadeem8104]

Thanks, Great

[@sethkransberg3347]

Wow wow what a amazing car

[@GrumpyUnkMillions]

Grandfather had a 57 with the little window directly above the steering column could be had with an indicator showing the fan function, either engaged or dis-engaged. An indicator, just like the gas/temperature gauges had, would move to indicate the fan clutch workings. He towed trailers, so wanted to know. Our 57 Commuter 2-door hardtop wagon had single headlights, which were more refined in appearance.

[@michaelverinder8158]

GM was the reason the 57 had such a garish dual headlight arrangement. Mercury and most all Chrysler products was supposed to have twin headlights, But GM 's twin headlight factory wasn't coming on line until mid 57 so all of its fifty eight models would have twin headlights so GM lobbyists got congress to delay approval of twin sealed beam headlights until the fall of 57. Ford was able to get a variance only for the twin headlights for it's 1957 Mercury. in 1958 all Fords got twin beams as did all the rest of North American autos GM's greed for being the first with twin headlights didn't quite make it. GM caused Ford to have to spend extra money to have the twin headlights on the Mercury. GM would do it to Ford again with the 1975 Ford van's Factory Tinted windows and again in the eighties over bulbs replacing sealed beams.

[@be5952]

I'm always blown away by the 'modern' innovations a few cars already had in the fifties (and sometimes even earlier): ~Tilt steering wheels ~Turnable driver's seat for easier access ~Little windows that actually rolled down (something *_no_* modern cars have) ~Radios that 'scanned' stations automatically ~Special little gauges or information displays These are just a few that pop to mind, but I bet I've barely scratched the surface. :D

[@darkwood777]

We had a 64 Merc with the pass through rear window, and I wouldn't be surprised if some 65s still had the option. It actually worked extremely well for airflow with the side windows rolled up.

[@mikejones9080]

Interestingly, I had a 57 Monarch Richelieu, which was the Canadian only version. Mine was a 4 door hardtop, with many of the options, including the memory seats. Mine had the 368 with a single 4 barrel, but handled the weight quite handily. I also had a 55 Oldsmobile Super 88 4 door sedan. The thing was a serious hotrod. Just loved the Hydramatic 4 speed automatic. Quite a coincidence that I see this video so many years later. I know yours is a Merc, and Mine was a Monarch, and the number of doors don't match. Also the Oldsmobile, lesser model and more doors, but the model years match, so I feel like we're brothers under the headliner.

[@matrox]

That power seek radio was later called the Wonder Bar feature. My fathers 62' Olds 98 had that.